North Carolina Mers?

[Sea Pearl]

Are there any mers in the North Carolina area? I may be moving there at the beginning of next year and it would be great to meet some of you :)

[Rebekah.fish]

I live in South Carolina but maybe we could meet half way or something :)

[Mermaid Catkid]

I live in Greenville,NC and would love to go to a meeting with another mer

[Rebekah.fish]

Gotta place in mind?

[Merman Dan]

A few of us have been gathering at the Greensboro Aquatic Center (http://www.greensboroaquaticcenter.com) for weekly swims on weekdays. We're trying to coordinate one weekend a month for get-togethers as well!

[Rebekah.fish]

Cool beans!

[Nyx]

That's awesome! Greensboro is way closer to me at the moment than cary/raleigh since I move to Charlotte.

[Merman Dan]

How about Monday at 11am... too soon?

[shimmygoddess]

Thanks for organizing this Dan. I really hope to make it out soon :)

[MerAnthony]

I live in Dunn, NC so like I have said before. When I get my car fixed I plan on making a trip.

[MermaidShannon]

I'm in Charlotte

[Mermaid Catkid]

Anytime other than friday,saturday,or Sunday would not be do-able for me :( I don't want to rain on your parade,but I just have never seen another mer.

[MerAnthony]

Catkid there is always a first time. An this past Jan. They just had a Merfest in Cary.

[Rebekah.fish]

I haven't either!! I'm trying so hard to make it to a mer meet

[Merman Dan]

Back from another wonderful swim with Jessica Mer at the Greensboro Aquatic Center! I continue to be amazed at the friendly and accepting nature of the staff, who apparently now talk about merfolk in their meetings. One lifeguard gave us a high five and "what's up fish people!" as he walked by. We had several other swimmers ask about our tails, monofins, and merfolk in general. Worn out... eyes are a tad red... feet are a bit red... (but hey, they match my tail!) Happy! :)

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[Rebekah.fish]

Haha that's so awesome! Hope I can come next time!!

[Nyx]

I'm in Charlotte

Oh awesome! have you gone swimming at the local aquatic center? I went to check it out this past weekend and apparently they've had mermaids before!

[Rebekah.fish]

I've got friends that live in Charlotte so I'm over there a good bit. :))

[MermaidShannon]

I go several times weekly to the MAC. I live in Myers Park in Charlotte so it's super close

[Rebekah.fish]

The allow mers at MAC? (Idk where that is)

[MermaidShannon]

Mecklenburg Aquatic Center. They have always allowed me there I have been going for about 6 months.

[Rebekah.fish]

Oh awesome! I've never gotten to swim anywhere besides the lake in my hometown

[MerAnthony]

Charlotte is closer to me than greenville is.

[Rebekah.fish]

Greenville sc? I'm closer to there. Cuz I'm in SC but I don't mind coming to NC :)

[MermaidShannon]

Yay I have been the only one there foreverrrr

[Rebekah.fish]

I'm so excited! :) is the pool inside and warm? Lol

[MermaidShannon]

Yes they have a warm pool. I only swim on warm side they always have serious swim training taking up all the lanes in main pool. Michael phelps trains there too

[Rebekah.fish]

What??! I thought they trained in Missouri??

[MermaidShannon]

He's rumored to pop in there he lives here

[Rebekah.fish]

Oh cool! [emoji14]

[MermaidShannon]

Actually it's the other one Ryan Lochte. I get them confused all the time. Ryan lives here

[MermaidShannon]

I wouldn't know him if I tripped over him though

[Rebekah.fish]

Lol ah okay. I follow a lot more of his races. Big fan! I was a competitive swimmer for 14 years

[Rebekah.fish]

Lol anyways, wanna pm? :) don't wanna blow up the board lol

[MermaidShannon]

Haha I had to do a google to get it right

[MermaidShannon]

I'm going to bed now but tomorrow!

[Rebekah.fish]

Okay :) nice to meet ya!

[Nyx]

Shannon that's awesome!
I live on the UNCC campus, so hopefully I'll get a chance to swim there more often!

[Rebekah.fish]

We can all figure something out!

[Nyx]

We can all figure something out!

Yeah totally! :dance:
I haven't been involved with a local pod since I moved to Charlotte, I miss group swims so much!

[Rebekah.fish]

I've only made one mer friend in SC and we have never met :/ I've never gotten to swim with anyone ever! I'm on a pod group or two but no one ever gets me involved so I'm really looking for a pod fam! :)

[Nyx]

Aww man, it's the best thing ever, you're gonna love it.
Swimming in a tail is one thing, but swimming in a group is awesome.
I was lucky enough to find another mermaid on campus even though she doesn't have an account here!

[Mermaid Catkid]

So will there be a weekend meet?

[Nyx]

It would be awesome if we could meet at the Mecklenburg aquatic center this weekend!

[Rebekah.fish]

I actually won't be able to this weekend :( the only day I've got free is Sunday after church

[Rebekah.fish]

So I probably can't go

[Nyx]

Awww noo, well hopefully we can figure something out within the next month or so.

[Rebekah.fish]

I could next week! Just not this :/

[Nyx]

Hmnn the next two weekends I'll be busy or out of town so I can't.

[MermaidShannon]

I can swim Sunday

[Nyx]

I can swim this sunday as well!

[Rebekah.fish]

Could we meet at around 3 or 4 ? I have church Sunday, so I need time to get out and get ready and drive all the way there lol and be back for a meeting >_< but I will do it! Lol if I got there at 4, I could stay for like 2 hours :)

[Rebekah.fish]

Actually could one of u send me the address of this place? I'll see how long it'll take me and I can give a better time estimate

[Merman Dan]

We are also considering a meet-up at the Greensboro Aquatic Center this Sunday!

[Rebekah.fish]

Cool! I think we are. We haven't exactly nailed anything down yet

[Merman Dan]

I have devised a new Facebook group, Triad Merfolk (https://www.facebook.com/groups/396995187128751/) , to coordinate gatherings in the Piedmont Triad area.

[Nyx]

Sadly it looks like I won't be going swimming at all this weekend. Maybe next time!

[Rebekah.fish]

Me either :/ oh well we will figure it out! Now we have more time to plan :)

[Merman Dan]

That's why I set up Triad Merfolk... so we can all get together... eventually. :)

[Nyx]

I'll be sure to join!

[Rebekah.fish]

Yea me too dan :)) I'll look it up!

[Mermaid Catkid]

Dan, link to triad merfolk is not working

[Merman Dan]

Odd, try https://www.facebook.com/groups/396995187128751/ and see if that works. Otherwise just look for a group called Triad Merfolk :)

[Merman Dan]

If anyone near the Piedmont Triad region of NC would like to join the Triad Merfolk​ for a swim at the Greensboro Aquatic Center​, we are planning on the following dates:


Wednesdays: 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/25 - 11am-1pm
Sundays: 3/15 - time TBD

[MermaidShannon]

Hot firemen will rescue you if you air drown

[Rebekah.fish]

Lol what?!

[MermaidShannon]

Swear.

[Merman Dan]

The April Calendar (http://greensboroaquaticcenter.com/sites/default/files/April2015.pdf) for the Greensboro Aquatic Center (http://greensboroaquaticcenter.com) has been posted. I recommend meeting on the following dates:
- Wednesday, 11am-1pm: 4/8*, 4,/15, 4/22, 4/29
- Sunday, 2pm-4pm: 4/19


* - 4/8 is during Guilford County School Spring Break

I might also swim on Monday 4/6 and/or Sunday 4/12, as I have a tattoo appointment on 4/15 and will thus have to stay dry for 3-4 weeks after that.

[Tiger Lily]

Hi! I'm new to the site (first post actually!) and just got into mermaiding - well I have loved mermaids as soon as I learned about them, but anyway Im in the asheboro area and I'd love to join in for a swim one day though I don't have a tail yet. Anyone know of the prices of any local tail makers? So psyched! Oh and i have facebook messanger - Coral Tritent.

[Merman Dan]

It looks like the Greensboro Aquatic Center (http://www.greensboroaquaticcenter.com) is clear for Wednesday swims on 5/20 and 5/27. I would recommend moving things up an hour, from 10am-12pm, so that we can swim in the deeper diving pool (17' deep, 80ºF) . Adding a Sunday swim on 5/24 or 5/31 is also a possibility.


Upcoming Event: World Ocean Day at the Greensboro Science Center
http://www.greensboroscience.org/…/spe…/oceanday/index.shtml


A January Merfolk Festival: As the NC MerFest will not be held this January, who would be interested in a shindig at the GAC the first weekend in January? Granted, I'd have to rent the pool, so we'd need a chunk of change. We might crowdfund for that; if there is enough interest we are in, if not - no harm no foul.

[Merman Dan]

EAST COAST MERMAIDS & MERMEN:
1) The Greensboro Aquatic Center​ has posted the June calendar. I recommend the following days for Triad Merfolk​ gatherings:


Wednesday 6/3, 6/10: Diving Well from 10am-Noon*
Wednesday 6/17, 6/24 Competition (Lap Pool) from 11am-1pm


On Sunday 6/14 and 6/21 the Diving Well is open from 10:30-5pm but is restricted to two lanes due to swim meets. Guilford County schools let out on 6/16 so I recommend meeting on Sunday 6/14 from 11am-1pm.


* - The Diving well is 17' deep, 83ºF, and occasionally has underwater speakers and bubble curtains. It's a wonderful experience!


2) The Greensboro Science Center​ will be holding a World Oceans Day Celebration on Saturday, June 6 from 10am - 2pm
http://www.greensboroscience.org/events/special/oceanday/index.shtml




http://greensboroaquaticcenter.com/sites/default/files/june%202015.pdf

[Mermaid V]

I live in Winston Salem!

[Mermaid V]

Can I join at the GSO aquatics center on the 17th?? I am a newer Mermaid in winston salem looking for a pod to hang out with. Mermaid Victoria

[Mermaid V]

I would be interested in a January Mer-gathering!!!

[Merman Dan]

Can I join at the GSO aquatics center on the 17th?? I am a newer Mermaid in winston salem looking for a pod to hang out with. Mermaid Victoria

Absolutely! The cost for admission is only $5, though you can buy a 6-pass card for $25 or become a member, of course!

[Mermaid V]

awesome! I look forward to meeting you all on the 17th!!
Mermaid victoria

[Mermaid Alki]

Hello! Im Meralki Sparks! Or just Mermaid Alki I guess. Still working on the name. Anyways, I thought I would drop in and say hello! Im moving to the south Charlotte area next week, for reasons ranging from personal desires to simply wanting a better life then the one I have currently. Im currently saving up for a full tail, but I have been swimming and freediving with a decently sized monofin for a few years now. I hope I can get to know any fellow merfolk in Charlotte or the surrounding areas such as Greensboro. I look forward to hearing from anyone about swim meetups and tips/tricks for the NC Area.
I'm a MtF trans Mermaid, I hope nobody is put off by something like that. Just thought I'd mention it before I possibly get invited to meets and then people get surprised when I show up.
Anyways! Best wishes and safe swimming!!
~ Mermaid Alki.

[Seraphina Suds]

Welcome! There's a fairly large amount of merfolk in your area, so I'm sure you'll have lots of swimming opportunities! We have several trans mers on here as well, you're not alone c: you should make an introduction thread!

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[Mermaid AshleyML]

Good evening everyone! Mermaid Ashley here. I am extremely new to this. I haven't order my first tail yet but will be with in the next month. After it arrives I would love to meet up for a swim! I am a plus size mermaid so I hope that is not offensive for anyone. I am looking forward to the meeting next January but I hope to get some practice in first. Also any tips for a newbie would be much appreciated!